Job Description

Position Description
Work Schedule: Full Time
Work Location: Genomic Medicine - Volker Hall
Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.
To work directly with the Genetic Counselor in providing genetic information to referring physicians and other healthcare professionals and to coordinate genetic testing and results. To assist with counseling support for various genetics clinics. To coordinate care for patients with undiagnosed severe chronic medical conditions and to work closely with the UAB Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) team including physicians, nurse practitioners and support staff.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Health Science or a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Traits & Skills
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.
UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF) is proud to be an AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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